NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts‘ love declaration for MLB’s Houston Astros went haywire as Philadelphia fans started openly criticizing and outcasting him. Philadelphia fans are passionate about supporting their home teams while showing enmity towards the opposition.
Despite knowing this, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback donned Astros gear while voicing his support for them. Quite naturally, he has now become a public outcast with social media boiling with negative comments about him.
The Astros and the will be facing each other in the MLB World Series after each defeated their respective opponents San Diego Padres and New York Yankees. As the game approaches, the fans desire the whole city’s support as this will be an important match for the team, but one is of a different opinion.
Jalen Hurts’ support for Houston Astros hurt the Philadelphia fan squad
Though Hurts is now with the Eagles, he was born and brought up in Houston. He couldn’t help but show his support for his hometown team, while some fans hoped he would do that without making things public.
In his support, he stated that he loves his current home but a deep attachment runs through him for the place he was born and raised. The World Series has just now become more interesting, and it will escalate further to see which of these teams wins the crown.
#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' full quote on the Astros/Phillies dynamic:
"I'm Houston born and raised. I love my city. It's my hometown. But my home now is Philly. And I love this city, too. That's how I deal with it."
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) October 26, 2022
Are you kidding me he needs to go after this season
— phillyLegacy (@firepark07) October 26, 2022
While the Phillies have been the underdog of the season, the Astros have yet to lose a match. The former has to give its all to win over the fan-favorite team in the series. Some fans want Hurts traded to another team or just go back to his hometown team, while some show a bit of support.
Things have been chaotic in the online world as Philly fans are not afraid to speak their mind. Phillies players Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Nola, and Zack Wheeler have done a notably great job in carrying the team to the World Series. Game 1 of the Series is starting in Houston at Minute Maid Park on Friday. It’ll be a game to look out for.
“I’m Houston born and raised.
I love my city. That’s my hometown. But my home now is Philly. And I love this city too”-Jalen Hurts on Phillies Astros World Series
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) October 26, 2022
to me I get it, he's from Houston and we should allow him to root for his home town team
— Matt Ferrer (@coolmatthew213_) October 26, 2022
Jalen you were doing good man… why are you trying to put the whole city of Philadelphia against you? ☹️😐🤔
— 248236 (@ElLichaTW) October 26, 2022
Jalen Hurts gonna be torn between the Astros and Phillies…yall better let him rep his Astros in peace.
— Smallz 🇧🇧 (@GregSmallz) October 24, 2022
But he wore an Astros shirt/hat two years ago. He must hate the Phillies, right? 😂
— Mike (6-0) (@Waffles12415) October 27, 2022
